Vintage International · Recalled
Hair Dryers Recalled by Vintage International Due to Electrocution Hazard
The hair dryers are not equipped with an immersion protection device to prevent electrocution if the hair dryer falls into water. Immersion protection devices, which prevent electrocution, are required by industry safety standards for all electric hand-held hair dryers.
- Units
- About 2,300
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $20–$40
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
This recall involves National and Sanyo hand held hair dryers. The hair dryers are made of plastic and chrome with a fold up handle and were sold in blue, pink, white and black colors. Model numbers EH-5202, EH-5215, EH-5216, EH-7911, EH-7912, or EH-7913 and "National" and "Sanyo" can be found on the hair dryer's blower nozzle or handle.
The file
- Sold at
- Various retail stores in the Los Angeles area from January 2007 through August 2008 for between $20 and $40.
- Product type
- Hair Dryers
- Made in
- Thailand
- Recalled by
- Vintage International Inc., of Hacienda Heights, Calif.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled hair dryers and return them to the store where purchased for a full refund or free replacement.
For additional information, contact Vintage International toll free at (888) 711-4656 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. PT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated JUN 03 2009; last revised MAY 23 2014.
